The WNBA has announced that it will be adding a new team to Philadelphia, taking the total number of teams from 15 to 18. Scheduled to join the league in 2030, the team’s majority owner is Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the Philadelphia 76ers. Comcast will hold a minority stake in the team.
Commissioner Cathy Englebert made the announcement at a press conference on Monday, welcoming Philadelphia to the WNBA. The new team will be built on the principle of inspiring young girls and female athletes across the country. A hype video released by the WNBA shows women and girls playing basketball throughout the city.
While a name for the team has not been announced, it is expected to play in a new arena planned by the 76ers’ owners. Fans are excited about the news, with many seeing it as an opportunity to support female athletes and build on Philadelphia’s sports scene. Detroit and Cleveland will also be getting WNBA teams, completing the expansion of the league from 15 to 18 teams.
The team is expected to bring a new era of excitement to the city’s sports fans, who can follow updates and ticket information on the WNBA’s social media channels and website.
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